Former Colorado guard KJ Simpson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 42 pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Simpson played three seasons at Colorado and steadily improved each season. He set career highs in 2023-24, averaging 19.7 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game, 4.9 assists per game, shot 47.5% from the field and 43.4% from three-point range. As a member of the Class of 2021, Simpson was a four-star recruit out of West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. H…